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Erin Glasscott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LSW
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
I incorporate different interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy, polyvagal theory, and internal family systems.
Are you a young adult dealing primarily with anxiety and life transition issues? This could be a recent college graduate starting their first big job, a major transition. I like walking beside them through these transitions and being an additional support. I also like helping people learn breathing techniques to manage anxiety and learn about polyvagal theory and a bottom-up approach. I enjoy working with clients who can articulate their goals, such as managing anxiety better and working on anxiety in different settings.
I incorporate different interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy, polyvagal theory, and internal family systems.
Are you a young adult dealing primarily with anxiety and life transition issues? This could be a recent college graduate starting their first big job, a major transition. I like walking beside them through these transitions and being an additional support. I also like helping people learn breathing techniques to manage anxiety and learn about polyvagal theory and a bottom-up approach. I enjoy working with clients who can articulate their goals, such as managing anxiety better and working on anxiety in different settings.
(484) 989-8503 View (484) 989-8503
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Hillary Elizabeth Hess
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
Hello, the work that I do with individuals, couples and families is based in a mindfulness and cognitive behavior therapy approach. I work with clients to integrate mindfulness skills and cognitive behavior strategies into their daily lives. These strategies help to access a more centered and deliberate way of being. The skills and strategies used are tailored for each individual based on concerns, goals and interests. This approach is great for those who experience anxiety, high levels of stress, trauma, depression, or have anger related concerns.
Hello, the work that I do with individuals, couples and families is based in a mindfulness and cognitive behavior therapy approach. I work with clients to integrate mindfulness skills and cognitive behavior strategies into their daily lives. These strategies help to access a more centered and deliberate way of being. The skills and strategies used are tailored for each individual based on concerns, goals and interests. This approach is great for those who experience anxiety, high levels of stress, trauma, depression, or have anger related concerns.
(484) 282-3313 View (484) 282-3313
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Emilee Duckworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you experienced change, loss, or trauma that is difficult to make sense of? I understand the pain and confusion caused by significant grief, loss, illness, stress, trauma, and transition. I believe that no matter how big the hurt; healing and growth are possible. I use a wide range of techniques, including talk therapy, guided imagery, and EMDR, tailored to your needs to facilitate your growth.
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you experienced change, loss, or trauma that is difficult to make sense of? I understand the pain and confusion caused by significant grief, loss, illness, stress, trauma, and transition. I believe that no matter how big the hurt; healing and growth are possible. I use a wide range of techniques, including talk therapy, guided imagery, and EMDR, tailored to your needs to facilitate your growth.
(610) 810-3868 View (610) 810-3868
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Hannah Gilmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
(484) 276-3873 View (484) 276-3873
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Josie Albrecht
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
I enjoy working with clients who want to get to the root of their struggles. These clients would like to gain insight into their symptoms, something difficult that has happened to them or to explore cycles and patterns that aren’t serving them. The clients I see often have attended therapy in the past. The clients I see also often present with attachment-based traumas, symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and difficulties in their personal and work relationships.
I enjoy working with clients who want to get to the root of their struggles. These clients would like to gain insight into their symptoms, something difficult that has happened to them or to explore cycles and patterns that aren’t serving them. The clients I see often have attended therapy in the past. The clients I see also often present with attachment-based traumas, symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and difficulties in their personal and work relationships.
(484) 946-4579 View (484) 946-4579
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Keli Laverty
BC-DMT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
If you are looking for a therapy experience that goes beyond talking and helps you connect to your whole self, Dance/movement therapy could be for you!! If you have tried traditional "talk" therapy and it has not produced the changes you are wanting, a Dance/Movement therapy session will help you make shifts in session (literally!) that you can apply in your everyday life. If you or your child or teen does not like to "talk" about your feelings, DMT is a solution! At my core, I see movement as our path to wellness. Movement connects us to our physiology and psychology to really affect change- we cannot just think our way to change, we need to move it! I use the body, which is never in the past or future, as a tool to help clients become aware of your own physical and emotional states in the present. I strive to connect my clients to your bodies and from there we practice techniques to empower you to embrace living in your bodies and connecting to your whole self.
If you are looking for a therapy experience that goes beyond talking and helps you connect to your whole self, Dance/movement therapy could be for you!! If you have tried traditional "talk" therapy and it has not produced the changes you are wanting, a Dance/Movement therapy session will help you make shifts in session (literally!) that you can apply in your everyday life. If you or your child or teen does not like to "talk" about your feelings, DMT is a solution! At my core, I see movement as our path to wellness. Movement connects us to our physiology and psychology to really affect change- we cannot just think our way to change, we need to move it! I use the body, which is never in the past or future, as a tool to help clients become aware of your own physical and emotional states in the present. I strive to connect my clients to your bodies and from there we practice techniques to empower you to embrace living in your bodies and connecting to your whole self.
(484) 812-3044 View (484) 812-3044
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Carolyn Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
Feeling stuck? Let me help. I believe therapy should empower individuals towards developing a healthier relationship with self and others. My general goal when working with clients is to increase authenticity, competence, and open mindedness.
Feeling stuck? Let me help. I believe therapy should empower individuals towards developing a healthier relationship with self and others. My general goal when working with clients is to increase authenticity, competence, and open mindedness.
(610) 897-0641 View (610) 897-0641
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Christine Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19380
Finding the right support is important. It takes courage to seek help when you are hurting. Perhaps life has brought you challenges and transitions that feel overwhelming, My goal is to meet you where you are and provide a warm and collaborative environment in which you are supported, cared for, and seen. I can provide you with tools to help rebalance your life so that you can move forward with confidence and clarity. Together let’s create the beautiful story of the life your heart knows is possible. Give me a call and let's find out if we are a good fit.
Finding the right support is important. It takes courage to seek help when you are hurting. Perhaps life has brought you challenges and transitions that feel overwhelming, My goal is to meet you where you are and provide a warm and collaborative environment in which you are supported, cared for, and seen. I can provide you with tools to help rebalance your life so that you can move forward with confidence and clarity. Together let’s create the beautiful story of the life your heart knows is possible. Give me a call and let's find out if we are a good fit.
(610) 609-8336 View (610) 609-8336
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Cyndie Westrich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC, CCATP
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
As a woman, life pulls you in many different directions. Pleasing everyone leaves you feeling overwhelmed especially after loss or sudden change. Worry, fear, guilt, & obligation spiral. Life hits a tipping point: You need time to yourself, but you feel guilty & yet continuing to avoid how you feel, only makes things worse. Now you're at a turning point. I specialize in helping women, who feel anxious & depressed from major life challenges, transitions, trauma & losses, move forward with renewed confidence & hope. With 30 years of experience, I collaborate with you to decrease anxiety & help you reach your personal goals.
As a woman, life pulls you in many different directions. Pleasing everyone leaves you feeling overwhelmed especially after loss or sudden change. Worry, fear, guilt, & obligation spiral. Life hits a tipping point: You need time to yourself, but you feel guilty & yet continuing to avoid how you feel, only makes things worse. Now you're at a turning point. I specialize in helping women, who feel anxious & depressed from major life challenges, transitions, trauma & losses, move forward with renewed confidence & hope. With 30 years of experience, I collaborate with you to decrease anxiety & help you reach your personal goals.
(610) 329-1684 View (610) 329-1684
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Taylor Phillips
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Taylor a Licensed Professional Counselor. I'm passionate about working with clients who range in age from early adolescence to middle adulthood suffering from anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, body image issues, familial issues and daily stressors. With a deep understanding of the unique struggles that these age groups face I create a safe, supportive and nonjudgemental environment for clients to explore their feelings and concerns. By being genuine and open-minded I'm able to build a strong therapeutic rapport with my clients which I believe is one of the most effective tools for promoting growth and change.
Hi, I'm Taylor a Licensed Professional Counselor. I'm passionate about working with clients who range in age from early adolescence to middle adulthood suffering from anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, body image issues, familial issues and daily stressors. With a deep understanding of the unique struggles that these age groups face I create a safe, supportive and nonjudgemental environment for clients to explore their feelings and concerns. By being genuine and open-minded I'm able to build a strong therapeutic rapport with my clients which I believe is one of the most effective tools for promoting growth and change.
(484) 282-7247 View (484) 282-7247
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María José Sotomayor-Giacomucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
I specialize in issues of trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, immigration, relationships and life transitions. I also integrate the power of art and poetry into my work when applicable. I work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. I have completed advanced trauma therapy training in EMDR, and couples EFT. "My approach is to always respect the dignity of each person and honor each story in a non-judgmental way. I value the sacredness of your story and experiences". New Grief, Loss & Connection Group accepting new clients Sept 2024 www.phoenixtraumacenter.com/grief-loss-and-connection/.
I specialize in issues of trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, immigration, relationships and life transitions. I also integrate the power of art and poetry into my work when applicable. I work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. I have completed advanced trauma therapy training in EMDR, and couples EFT. "My approach is to always respect the dignity of each person and honor each story in a non-judgmental way. I value the sacredness of your story and experiences". New Grief, Loss & Connection Group accepting new clients Sept 2024 www.phoenixtraumacenter.com/grief-loss-and-connection/.
(484) 309-5725 View (484) 309-5725
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Amy Melissa Stone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LSW, CET III
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
Not accepting new clients
Asking for help demonstrates bravery and is an action step toward a new experience in life. I have been helping individuals recover from addiction for over twenty years. Now, I assist clients to grow and heal from abuse, neglect, traumas and move through rough patches in life. I recognize the importance of this work, but believe curiosity and laughter can be part of the therapeutic process as well as tears, grief and anger. Transformation and change are often possible and I am honored to witness this daily.
Asking for help demonstrates bravery and is an action step toward a new experience in life. I have been helping individuals recover from addiction for over twenty years. Now, I assist clients to grow and heal from abuse, neglect, traumas and move through rough patches in life. I recognize the importance of this work, but believe curiosity and laughter can be part of the therapeutic process as well as tears, grief and anger. Transformation and change are often possible and I am honored to witness this daily.
(484) 999-3477 View (484) 999-3477
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.